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Bipartisan $839 Billion Defense Bill Targets Service Pay and Ukraine

1/21/2026

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Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan $839 billion defense spending bill on January 20, 2026.
The bill provides pay raises for service members and funds Navy shipbuilding and munitions.
It allocates $400 million for Ukraine security assistance and $200 million for the Baltic Security Initiative.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about NATO allies' commitment to mutual defense.
Congress aims to finalize by January 30, 2026, with votes in both chambers.

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Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan $839 billion defense spending bill on January 20, 2026.
The bill provides pay raises for service members and funds Navy shipbuilding and munitions.
It allocates $400 million for Ukraine security assistance and $200 million for the Baltic Security Initiative.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about NATO allies' commitment to mutual defense.
Congress aims to finalize by January 30, 2026, with votes in both chambers.